[Washington, D.C. May 30, 2019] Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) has launched a pilot funding and learning initiative to invest in and promote engagement at the intersection of faith and democracy. The Faith In/And Democracy initiative will provide about $300,000 in grant … Read more about Faith In/And Democracy: A Funding and Learning Initiative from PACE
Civic Language Perceptions Project
Democracy Primer
2019 Language Perceptions Project
In late 2018, PACE undertook a research effort to better understand the perceptions of language our field uses to describe civic engagement and democracy work. In other words, when we say “civic engagement” or “democracy” or “patriotism,” "activism," or "justice" to most Americans, what do they … Read more about 2019 Language Perceptions Project
Youth Response: Kawika Smith
As part of our exploration into youth civic engagement and community health and safety, PACE invited several young people to speak to their experience of change in their own communities. This story is from Kawika Smith, a response to PACE's recent report: "Youth Civic Engagement for Health Equity … Read more about Youth Response: Kawika Smith
Youth Response: Jackie Martinez
As part of our exploration into youth civic engagement and community health and safety, PACE invited several young people to speak to their experience of change in their own communities. This story is from Jackie Martinez, a response to PACE's recent report: "Youth Civic Engagement for Health Equity … Read more about Youth Response: Jackie Martinez
Youth Response: Yomira Zamora
As part of our exploration into youth civic engagement and community health and safety, PACE invited several young people to speak to their experience of change in their own communities. This story is from Yomira Zamora, a response to PACE's recent report: "Youth Civic Engagement for Health Equity … Read more about Youth Response: Yomira Zamora
On the Way to Safer, Healthier Communities: Youth Civic Engagement
Many U.S. foundations are deeply committed to health and safety in American communities. In fact, creating, promoting, and sustaining healthy, safe, and equitable communities is a clear national priority, amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars in public expenditures in education, health care, … Read more about On the Way to Safer, Healthier Communities: Youth Civic Engagement
Reviewing the Literature: Why Youth Civic Engagement Matters for Health and Safety
As the PACE Health and Safety Working Group got started in the fall of 2018, two things were clear: we all believed that young people’s civic engagement was vital to improving the health and safety of our communities. We also knew that very little research existed within the field, indicating strong … Read more about Reviewing the Literature: Why Youth Civic Engagement Matters for Health and Safety
The Impact of Youth Civic Engagement on Community Health, Safety, and Equity
In 2017, PACE's Health and Safety Working Group--a constellation of funders and practitioners committed to health and safety in U.S. communities--took on the task of exploring the impact of youth civic engagement on that shared aim. We know that building healthy and safe communities is a commitment … Read more about The Impact of Youth Civic Engagement on Community Health, Safety, and Equity
[Literature Review]: Youth Civic Engagement and Health, Wellbeing, and Safety
When PACE Health & Safety Working Group members came together in 2018, the focus of their work together became clear: a deeper understanding of the impact of youth civic engagement on community health and safety outcomes. It also became evident that limited research existed at this … Read more about [Literature Review]: Youth Civic Engagement and Health, Wellbeing, and Safety
[Report]: Youth Civic Engagement for Health Equity and Community Safety
Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) convened a working group of about twenty funders and non-profits to explore links between civic engagement, health and safety among youth. Working group members shared information and experiences, commissioned and reviewed research, and developed … Read more about [Report]: Youth Civic Engagement for Health Equity and Community Safety